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BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,745

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $18,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,230

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $16,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model2-Series5-Series
TrimM235i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $41,300 $57,220
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Technology Package 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 700 1,450
AWD 2,000 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Sunroof 0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   1,000
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Technology Package 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 635 1,320
AWD 1,840 2,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Sunroof 0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 7,600 8,450
Options (change) 6,935 7,735
Destination 995 895
Total Price $52,745 $71,345
Total Invoice $49,230 $65,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series M235i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,089
Model Year20162012
Model2-Series5-Series
TrimM235i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$52,745$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,745$70,770
Total Invoice$49,230$65,850
Adjustments for Features0-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,230$65,319

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
Model2-Series5-Series
TrimM235i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
Model2-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in116.9 in
Length174.7 in193.1 in
Width69.8 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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